Epi 144: Eating with a Plant Slant with Dr. Munish and Dr. Bandana Chawla
As we continue to dive deeper into the five masters of our lives, we lean heavier into our well-being, physically and mentally. How we eat impacts us more than we realize, as our daily practices either own us or support us.
With so much evidence driving us toward eating with a plant slant or plant-based to support our mental, emotional, and physical health, I sat down with dear friends of mine, physicians on the leading edge of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Munish Chawla and Dr. Bandana Chawla. Together we talk about the impact of diet, how to make micro changes toward eating more plants, and they hand over small shifts to help bring you forward into this healthier lifestyle. This conversation is filled with ways to better your health, one plate at a time. So, let’s dive right in. The get Your life together girl podcast starts right now.
Key Takeaways
00:00 Introduction
03:46 What is Lifestyle Medicine and the pillars?
06:24 How and why Dr. B and Dr. M made the transition into plant-focused healthcare
13:17 My personal experience with Lifestyle Medicine and Dr. Chawla’s
17:24 You must be willing to do the work
17:44 Learning to eat in a plant-slant without being overwhelmed— add, not take away
21:54 Plant-based food goes beyond rare veggies and salad
26:55 The impact of the plant-based slant on our mental health
29:30 The biggest blockers Dr. M and Dr. B run up against with patients and the community
34:50 Self-compassion is a huge part of habit changes
35:40 Peaceful Planet and the work around mindfulness
40:57 What both doctors want people to know
45:11 How to contact with the lifestyle docs community
47:08 3 Gratitudes
If you are inspired to take your health into your own hands and do the work it takes to feel better on all levels, check out Dr. M and Dr. B’s website at www.embeelifestyledocs.com. There you will find resources, recipes, and links to join the community and even free weekend meditation and yoga. You can also find information on peacefulplanet.com.
You can also follow them on Youtube for tons of free lifestyle information and even classes and speeches I’ve made as a part of their organization.
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